Merlin - Steve Zehner
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Location

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge--Marquis Oak Ridge Trail
Putnam, Illinois, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 41.2418964, -89.3382776
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

A Short-eared Owl was flying close over the tree causing the Merlin to react. Eating what appears to be an American Tree Sparrow.

Technical information

Model
Canon EOS R5
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
ISO
3200
Focal length
472 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/7.1
Shutter speed
1/1000 sec
Dimensions
1944 pixels x 2916 pixels
Original file size
3.82 MB